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On'yomi
ジョウ
JOU
Kun'yomi
むすめ・こ
musume / ko

daughter · girl

Details

Strokes10
Frequency#1145
Radicalwoman(3)
Old Form

Stroke Order

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Strokes10

Component Breakdown

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woman + 良

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of woman and good. Good woman.

Symbolism

Daughter, girl, young woman. Represents daughter.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 娘 mean in Japanese?

娘 means daughter, girl.

How do you read 娘?

On'yomi: ジョウ (JOU). Kun'yomi: むすめ、こ (musume, ko).

How many strokes does 娘 have?

娘 has 10 strokes. Its radical is 女 (woman).

Is 娘 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 娘 (daughter, girl) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.

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